Culinaire Staffing

Restaurant Manager

Culinaire Staffing  •  The Woodlands, TX (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Position Type: Full- Time / Exempt

About the Role

We are seeking an operational leader to lead a professional team in The Woodlands, TX. In this role, you will champion daily operations across a high-volume, upscale full-service dining environment. You’ll lead floor operations, elevate hospitality standards, curate exceptional guest experiences, and serve as an empathetic, culture-first leader to a large team of hospitality professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Operational Excellence

  • Direct high-volume dining shifts with precision, active floor presence, and composure under pressure.

  • Deliver polished, memorable guest experiences while quickly resolving guest inquiries with grace and warmth.

  • Partner with culinary and beverage leaders to ensure flawless service timing, presentation, and quality control.

People & Culture Leadership

  • Cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment rooted in professionalism and care.

  • Lead, mentor, and coach front-of-house staff (servers, bartenders, hosts, and support teams).

  • Drive hiring, onboarding, continuous service training, and personal development initiatives for team members.

Beverage & Financial Management

  • Leverage deep beverage knowledge (wine, craft cocktails, and spirits) to support menu execution, inventory controls, and staff education.

  • Manage labor, prime costs, and daily operational budgets to achieve financial performance targets without compromising the guest experience.

  • Participate in routine P&L reviews, inventory audits, and operational cost controls.

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience: 3+ years of full-service management experience in a high-volume, upscale or fine-dining restaurant.

  • Beverage Expertise: Strong foundational knowledge of spirits, craft cocktail preparation, and wine pairings (certifications like WSET or Sommelier are a plus).

  • Leadership Approach: Caring, professional, and team-centric leadership style with a track record of developing staff and maintaining low turnover.

  • Financial Acumen: Comfort managing key P&L levers, POS software, scheduling tools, and inventory management platforms.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and peak holiday operational hours.

Offering:

  • Competitive Salary: Highly competitive base salary aligned with market standards and candidate experience.

  • Performance Bonus: Monthly performance incentive program.

  • Generous Benefits Package:

    • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.

    • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

    • 401(k) retirement options.

  • Career Growth: Clear pathways for professional advancement into Senior Leadership, General Manager, or Regional roles.

  • Perks: Dining privileges, structured leadership training, and a company culture that values individual growth and well-being.

Culinaire Staffing

About Culinaire Staffing

Culinaire Staffing specializes in the placement of hospitality professionals. We pride ourselves in taking time to learn about each candidate’s experience, accolades and what they are most passionate about in hospitality.

We focus on you, pairing your talent with opportunity!

Our clients are among the top hospitality companies across the globe; including hotels, Celebrity Chef’s and the industry’s top growth concepts from quick service to upscale casual and fine dining.

Visit us at www.culinairestaffing.com

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Northern California , CA
Year Founded
2012
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